Distance From Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, SLZ - CPT Distance

The distance from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 4575 miles or 7362 kilometers or 3973 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from São Luís ( Brazil ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Luís and Cape Town takes around 10 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, São Luís, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 10 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SLZ - CPT

Kilometers		7362 km
Statute Miles		4575 miles
Nautical Miles		3973 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 31 minutes

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - SLZ to CPT Flight Path

Location of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São Luís to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São Luís, Brazil and Cape Town, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between São Luís, Brazil and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SLZ - CPT

Time difference between São Luís (Brazil) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 5 Hours.
Cape Town time is 5 Hours ahead of São Luís.

Location	Local Time
São Luís (Brazil)	2026-10-27, 16:37:18 -03
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-10-27, 21:37:18 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ / SBSL) São Luís, Brazil

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa